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The Electric Age

Consistency is the name of the game to career longevity. Exceeding expectations 17 studio albums into a decades-spanning career is the stuff of legend. Personally, I've been endeared to OVERKILL almost since the beginning. I still relish the days of old when I'd terrorize mothers, fathers and grandp...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Interviews JACK WHITE

According to The Pulse Of Radio, former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan interviewed ex-WHITE STRIPES frontman Jack White for McKagan's regular column this week in Seattle Weekly. McKagan got White to open up about a number of things during their talk, despite McKagan noting in his introduction th...

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WINDS OF PLAGUE: New Video Interview Posted Online

AmbPirate of Capital Chaos conducted an interview with "Johnny Plague" Cooke of Southern California metallers WINDS OF PLAGUE prior to the band's May 21 concert at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, California. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is quality footage of the Sacramento performan...

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'Light & Shade: Conversations With Jimmy Page' Book Due In October

Crown has set an October 23 release date for "Light & Shade: Conversations With Jimmy Page", by Guitar World's Brad Tolinski. Jimmy Page was the leader, mastermind, guitarist and producer of LED ZEPPELIN, described by Rolling Stone magazine as "the biggest band of the Seventies" and "unquestiona...

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JACKYL's 'Best In Show' Lands On BILLBOARD Chart

"Best In Show", the new album from Kennesaw, Georgia-based rockers JACKYL, sold around 5,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 84 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Best In Show" was released on July 31 via Mighty Loud Entertainment, with distribution from Fo...

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WINDS OF PLAGUE: Sacramento Concert Footage Available

Video footage of WINDS OF PLAGUE's August 6 performance at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, California can be seen below. WINDS OF PLAGUE recently parted ways with drummer Art Cruz due to creative differences. "After many years of having Art Cruz with us we have decided its best for both parties involve...

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LEMMY: 'JON LORD Was, To A Large Extent, Responsible For Me Being In Rock And Roll'

Michael Christopher of The Boston Phoenix recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On his "legend" status: Lemmy: "I'm pretty grounded — I don't believe any of that crap. You have to remember where you come from, which is exac...

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WINDS OF PLAGUE Parts Ways With Drummer

Los Angeles metallers WINDS OF PLAGUE have parted ways with drummer Art Cruz due to creative differences. "After many years of having Art Cruz with us we have decided its best for both parties involved to go our separate ways," states WINDS OF PLAGUE vocalist Johnny Plague. "Art is a great drummer a...

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THE CHARIOT Signs European Deal With SEASON OF MIST

Georgia's THE CHARIOT has inked a European deal with Season Of Mist. The band's fifth album, "One Wing", will be released in Europe on September 21 and in the U.S. on August 28 via eOne Music / Good Fight Music. "We love touring Europe and are excited to work with Season," says THE CHARIOT singer .....

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DUFF MCKAGAN, SCOTT IAN, CHRIS JERICHO Confirmed For 'Rock Stars Say The Funniest Things'

According to Metal Hammer, Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) and Chris Jericho (FOZZY, WWE wrestling superstar) will take part in "Rock Stars Say The Funniest Things", a new series of spoken-word sets taking place at Garage in London, England....

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SLASH's Bandmates TODD KERNS, FRANK SIDORIS Talk To DUNLOP TV (Video)

While in Portland getting to interview guitar legend Slash, DunlopTV's Bryan Kehoe was also able to hang out backstage with a couple of the hard-working guys who help make up Slash's new touring band, MYLES KENNEDY and THE CONSPIRATORS. Todd Kerns (who is the bassist on the new album "Apocalyptic Lo...

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WITCHCRAFT: New Song Available For Streaming

"It's Not Because Of You", a brand new song from Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT, is available for streaming via the band's Facebook profile. The track will be released digitally via iTunes as well as on limited seven-inch vinyl on Friday, August 17. The single will also include a special non-al...

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TODD KERNS: SLASH Is 'One Of The Kindest People I Know'

Jim Barber of The Belleville Intelligencer recently conducted an interview with Todd Kerns, the bassist and backup vocalist in Slash's band as well as a member of SIN CITY SINNERS. On how excited he still gets before some gigs: Todd: "[Slash] always laughs because I am like, 'Wow, there's Rick Niels...

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ANTHRAX Bassist Talks About His Work On 'Greetings From Tim Buckley' Movie (Video)

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello is making his feature film debut, playing the New York punk rock legend Richard Hell in the biopic "Greetings From Tim Buckley". Frank Wood ("Changeling", "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3") plays songwriter and Jeff Buckley collaborator Gary Lucas, while Penn Badgley ("Gossip...

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Eremita

Vegard Sverre Tveitan is a genius. Okay, so that's common knowledge. Accredited, even, given the numerous awards, commendations and honorariums Tveitan ? better known to the metal community as Ihsahn ? has reaped throughout his prolific career. Ihsahn is metal, whether or not you appreciate his rele...